Journal of Interactive and Online Learning
Fostering Self-Efficacy through Time
Management in an Online Learning Environment
Krista P. Terry
Radford University
Peter E. Doolittle
Virginia Tech
I was intrigued by this article because I will admit that sometimes my time management skills in an online learning environment are lacking and if its possibly an issue with my own self-efficacy. I considered while looking through this if keeping track of my time spent working and the responses I received would change my self-efficacy any in my life.
The study found that while learning time increased that the self-efficacy of the student did not necessarily increase. This interested me because I personally think that when I am using my time wisely, and being praised for my work at my self-efficacy would increase. I am always motivated most when I receive feedback from an instructor, good or bad. However, my personal issue lies in discipline and self-management of my time.
This article and reflection brought to life possible areas of improvement for me and online learning. Anytime learning and assignments are not done in the classroom I struggle with deadlines and I will look to change this by using some sort of measure for my time-management and setting times to complete assignments routinely rather than sporadically.
1:47 pm - 10-18-2010
Sounds like a great article and it looks like you’ve done some self-reflection too.